Monday, March 5, 2007

Update from Erica (via Janna)

Hi Everyone! I want to thank you for your continued thoughts, prayers and love sent my way. I had a little bit of a rough evening last night and this morning, but seem to be feeling a little better this afternoon. I am looking forward to tomorrow evening at 9 pm when this first session of biochemotherapy finishes. I should be going home somewhere between Wednesday and Friday, where I will be recouperating for about 3 weeks until I return for my second session.

Thanks for all my wonderful visitors, all the messages, cards, and flowers (though I can only see the flowers for a brief moment - my Dad is taking wonderful pictures of the flowers for viewing later).

Love to all and thank you for keeping me in your hearts, thoughts and prayers.

Erica

8 comments:

Karen said...

Hi Erica! I am so glad that this first treatment is almost over with, then you can go to your own home. I bet you are looking forward to that! We are sending so much love & thoughts your way!
love, Karen & Nate

Carolyn Richar said...

Erica - our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you as you continue treatment - keep your chin up - just one more day! Know God is at your side!! I pray you will feel God's presence in a way that gives you new strength and a peace that let's you leave all fear aside. Love, Carolyn, Dave, Matt, Curtis and Megan.

Anonymous said...

Hi Erica,
I am adding my very positive thoughts and prayers to so many others. How special, strong and loved you are! Kelly is keeping me posted and I check your blog several times a day. One treatment almost done and on your way home. That's good!
Love to everyone, Maggie Taylor

Gigi said...

I'm so glad you are feeling better, even if just slightly. I hope today is better for you and I hope with all my heart that the day is full of smiles for you as you near 9pm. :)

Love,

Gigi

Unknown said...

It's 9am. Only 12 more hours of chemo. Stay tough!!!
You can do it.
sam

Unknown said...

Erica,
It was so great to see you up and moving around last night. You really seemed like your old self and you looked great! Mike and I enjoyed getting to sit and talk. You're in our thoughts and prayers and I can't wait until you get to go home.
Love,
Bronwyn

Unknown said...

hey erica,
so glad to read your latest update. the soccer gang continues to send our best! karyn even had her sunday school kids say a prayer for you this past weekend! :) know that we're thinking of you and with you every step of the way, stay strong!
love, nei and RC

Karen said...

(Message from Joan & Bill Graver posted by Karen Graver)

To the Lipman/Lopez Family-You have all been in our thoughts and prayers. One day at a time is enough to conquer. May you receive the peace that passes all understanding in this troublesome time.
Please keep us in the loop and we will visit Erica when she settles at home. Love to all,
Bill and Joan Graver

Team Erica to Run/Walk with Melanoma International Foundation

A smaller Team Erica will head to Villanova, PA for Melanoma International Foundation's (MIF) Safe in the Sun Walk & 5K Run on April 5, 2009.

MIF will also honor Erica by rewarding the top female finisher with an award in Erica's name. Team Erica will be on hand to congratulate the winner.

Anyone is welcome to join Team Erica. For more information, visit: http://melanomaintl.org/.

Team Erica

Congratulations Team Run for Erica!

Team Run for Erica completed the Baltimore Relay Marathon on Saturday, October 11th. The team raised over $1000 for both melanoma organizations (Melanoma International Foundation and Melanoma Research Foundation).

Thank you Team Run for Erica on an awesome race and thank you to those who donated. Below are a few pictures of the team in action!

Team Run for Erica (minus Omar)

Omar getting ready to run

Mary, Chandra and Liz finish their 6 miles

Star and Christian run for the crowd

Tony and Jaime waving to the crowd

Team Run for Erica after the marathon (minus Jenny and Jaime)

Team Erica to run Baltimore Relay Marathon, October 11th

In Memory of Erica....

Baltimore Relay Marathon
Saturday, October 11, 2008, 8:00 AM
http://www.thebaltimoremarathon.com/

Team Erica relay runners: Christian, Chandra, Jason, Kelly, Jim, Liz, Tony, Mary, Jason, Jenny, Jaime, Omar, and Star are training together Sunday mornings.

What can you do?

Support the team members with lots of encouragement
Make a pledge to a runner or the whole team (donations will be sent to the Melanoma International Foundation)
Go to Baltimore on October 11 to cheer the team on.

Watch the blog for more information to come!!

Erica's Tree @ Upton Hill

Erica's Tree @ Upton Hill
Look how Erica's tree is growing and blooming!

Upton Hill Memorial to Erica

Upton Hill Memorial to Erica
Erica's crepe myrtle tree by the batting cages at Upton Hill Regional Park, Arlington, VA

Plaque dedicating tree in Erica's memory

Plaque dedicating the tree in Erica's memory

A week before admission to Hospice

A week before admission to Hospice
What a beautiful smile!

March 26: Liz, Star, Chandra, Erica and Kelly

March 26: Star, Chandra and Erica

March 12-13: Erica and Christian...check out those smiles!

With Uncle David

Dad, Mom, Erica, Megan, Heather, Chase and Uncle Bill